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Cyber Security Engineer 3

Base-2 Solutions
Bethesda, MD Full time Posted 2d ago
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Job Description

Support secure system design and implementation across multiple task orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract, with a focus on RMF-driven security for on-premises environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support secure architecture, design, and implementation of DoD systems aligned to DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, and other DoD security guidance.
  • Integrate RMF activities into the SDLC, including selection, implementation, and validation of security controls.
  • Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, risk assessments, and POA&Ms.
  • Apply STIGs and validate compliance using SCAP, STIG Viewer, and ACAS.
  • Maintain vulnerability scanning infrastructure and analyze findings to support mitigation or risk acceptance.
  • Support system authorization, incident response, forensics analysis, and security automation initiatives.
  • Support secure integration across the system lifecycle for on-premises infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s degree with minimum 6 years of experience in the category field (3 additional years of experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree).
  • At least one DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.
  • Developer experience preferred in at least one scripting or programming language.
  • Experience reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risk and relevance, and building mitigation or remediation plans across systems, network, application, and database vulnerabilities.
  • Ability to architect, design, troubleshoot, maintain, and deploy vulnerability scanning solutions including OWASP, Fortify, SonarQube, and Tenable.
  • Experience with XACTA, eMASS, or similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows and Linux/UNIX operating systems.
  • Experience with middleware/web technologies, databases, TCP/IP networking, and CI/CD platforms.
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-171, NIST 800-172, NIST SSDF, CMMC, and CNSSI 1253.
  • Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the RMF+ process.

Technologies

  • DoDI 8510.01
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • RMF, SDLC
  • STIGs, SCAP, STIG Viewer, ACAS
  • OWASP, Fortify, SonarQube, Tenable
  • XACTA, eMASS
  • Microsoft Windows, Linux/UNIX
  • TCP/IP, CI/CD
  • NIST 800-171, NIST 800-172, NIST SSDF
  • CMMC, CNSSI 1253
  • RMF+
  • CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, CASP+ CE

Preferred Qualifications

  • Software development experience with Python, Java, or React.
  • Experience successfully achieving ATO under RMF+.
  • Experience with big data applications.
  • Experience with GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Experience in Agile environments.
  • Experience with OIDC or OAuth2.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, Strimzi, Cloudera, Active Directory, and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.

Education and Experience Equivalency

  • High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of experience.
  • Associates Degree with 9 years of experience.
  • Bachelors' Degree with 6 years of experience.
  • Masters' Degree with 6 years of experience.
  • PhD with 6 years of experience.

Compensation

  • Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
  • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents (CareFirst, Kaiser, UnitedHealthcare; PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans).
  • 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
  • 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

  • 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

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